According to MADD, Kentucky had 171 DUI-related fatalities in 2011. Although this number may seem high, Kentucky actually has one of the lowest percentage of DUI deaths in the nation. Of all traffic deaths in Kentucky, 24 percent were attributed to DUI.

According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Kentucky’s DUI laws involve an “illegal per se” provision, which makes it illegal for anyone to operate a vehicle with a breath- or blood-alcohol content exceeding 0.08.

First time DUI offenders face the following penalties:

Jail time of 2- 30 days

License suspension of 30-120 days

Fine of $200-$500

Substance abuse program of 90 days

Community service for 48 hours to 30 days

For a second or third offense within a five-year period, the penalties increase in severity. If a fourth offense occurs within five years, the offender will be charged with a Class D felony and face 120 days of jail time without probation. The offender’s license will be suspended for 60 months and the offender must commit to a year-long substance abuse program.

Jail time can be increased in the following cases:

The offender is involved in an accident that results in death or serious injury.

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